Stock Photos and Illustrations

Tutorials

Download these tutorials, and improve your photography! Simple, and easy to follow,
these materials will help you on your way to success in microstock photography.
We will be regularly adding new tutorials, so check back from time-to-time!

> Stock Photo Tutorials
	Simple Ex. of Photokore	One-page summary of Photokore, Microstock photography, and how you can get involved and earn royalties.
	Photography Tutorials	A manual to get you started in Stock Photography.
	Stock Photography Tips	This general guideline has been created to help you get started in taking, and uploading, microstock photos.
	Keywording Guide	Learn how to keyword your photos so they have a higher chance of being found and purchased.
	About Model Releases	Learn the basics about Model Releases, and when and why they are necessary.
	About Property Releases	A basic description about Property Releases, and why and when they are necessary.
	JPEG & RAW Formats	A simple description of JPEG and RAW formats, and why the differences are important to know.
	PPI and DPI explained.	PPI and DPI are not the same. Learn the difference.
	Understand Color: RGB and CMYK	A simple description of the difference between RGB and CMYK.
	Learn the difference between MegaPixels and MegaBytes	Although both pixels and bytes refer to the sizes of digital files, they measure different things.
	Converting Megapixels to Print Size	A simple description of how to calculate how large you can print an image.

> Photography Tutorials
	5 Tips for Portraits	Tips for taking portraits that sell.
	Composition Tips	A simple guide to composing better photos.
	Mastering White Balance	Believe it or not, White Balance is really easy to master.
	Portrait Photography Basics	You don’t need to be a professional photographer to be able to take a great portrait photo.
	Key techniques to improve your Landscape Photography	This tutorial will introduce you to some of the key techniques used by Landscape Photography professionals.
	Easy instructions to make your own reflector	Learn how to make a home-made reflector that will meet most of your needs.
	Quick intro to exposure, aperture, and shutter speed.	Learn how to use exposure, aperture, and shutter speed to get great shots.
	Basic tips to help you capture great shots of your pet.	Pet photography can be rewarding when you master these basic techniques.
	Acquire the basic techniques to get started taking photos of Food	Taking good photos of food is not as easy as it looks. This tutorial will get you started.
	Learn how to create HDR photos	HDR photography allows you to create photos with a high dynamic range.
	A Guide to Night Photography	Some popular techniques to get started taking photos at night.
	How to use Histograms	Learn an easy way to make sure you get your exposure right - while you’re shooting!
	Beginner’s Guide to Sharper Photos	Simple techniques to help you capture clearer, sharper, photos!
	Why should you use a tripod?	This tutorial will give you a basic overview of tripods.
	An introduction to using reflectors	Learning how to use this simple tool will allow you to get the even lighting that you admire in shots taken by professional photographers!
	Better Pop-up Flash Photos	If you use a DSLR with a pop-up flash, you’ll find the tips in this tutorial helpful in getting better flash photos.
	Photographing Fireworks	If you’re planning to take some photos of fireworks, reading this tutorial will prepare you to capture some great shots.